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Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro ~ Things to see/do, places to dine and shop, recreation ideas and more for Mid-Coast Maine! Annual Events January Camden Ice- Stravaganza http://www.camdensnowbowl.com 20 Barnestown Rd. Camden 20–30 min. Ongoing Activities Merryspring Nature Center http://www.merryspring.org 207-236-2239 30 Conway Rd. Camden 10-15 min. Ongoing Activities Bay Chamber Concerts http://www.baychamberconcerts.org 207-236-2823 Various Ongoing Activities Owls Head Transportation Museum http://www.ohtm.org 207-594-4418 117 Museum Street Owls Head 40-50 min. February US National Toboggan Championships http://www.camdensnowbowl.com 207-236-3438 20 Barnestown Rd. Camden 20–30 min. Winter Downhill Bike Race http://www.camdensnowbowl.com 20 Barnestown Rd. Camden 20– 30min. March Camden Conference http://www.camdenconference.org 207-236-1034 29 Elm St. Camden 10-15 min. April Spring Fling & Baked Bean Supper http://lincolnvillemaine.com 207-763-3791 Grange Hall Lincolnville 10-15 min. Fisherman’s Festival http://www.boothbayharbor.com 207- 633-2353 Boothbay Harbor May Maine Home Show Point Lookout Lincolnville 5 min. June Annual Pop the Cork Celebration http://www.cmcanow.org/education.php?id=184 207-236-2654 162 Russell Ave. Rockport 40-50 min. Lobster Boat Racing http://www.lobsterboatracing.com/ 207 -596-6661 Rockland 30-40 min.
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Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro ~ Things to see/do, places to dine and shop, recreation ideas and more for Mid-Coast Maine!
Annual Events January
Camden Ice-Stravaganza
http://www.camdensnowbowl.com 20 Barnestown Rd.
Camden 20–30 min.
Ongoing Activities
Merryspring Nature Center
http://www.merryspring.org 207-236-2239 30 Conway Rd. Camden 10-15 min.
Ongoing Activities
Bay Chamber Concerts
http://www.baychamberconcerts.org 207-236-2823 Various
Ongoing Activities
Owls Head Transportation Museum
http://www.ohtm.org 207-594-4418 117 Museum Street
Owls Head 40-50 min.
February US National
Toboggan Championships
http://www.camdensnowbowl.com 207-236-3438 20 Barnestown Rd.
Camden 20–30 min.
Winter Downhill Bike Race
http://www.camdensnowbowl.com 20 Barnestown Rd.
Camden 20–30min.
March Camden Conference http://www.camdenconference.org 207-236-1034 29 Elm St. Camden 10-15
min. April
Spring Fling & Baked Bean Supper
http://lincolnvillemaine.com 207-763-3791 Grange Hall Lincolnville 10-15 min.
Fisherman’s Festival http://www.boothbayharbor.com 207- 633-2353 Boothbay Harbor
May
Maine Home Show Point Lookout Lincolnville 5 min.
June
Annual Pop the Cork Celebration
http://www.cmcanow.org/education.php?id=184 207-236-2654 162 Russell Ave.
Rockport 40-50 min.
Lobster Boat Racing http://www.lobsterboatracing.com/ 207 -596-6661 Rockland 30-40 min.
Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge
http://www.rocklandlighthouse.com/challenge.html 207- 785-4609 Samoset Rd. Begins at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
30-40 min.
June thru August
Bowdoin International Music Festival
http://www.bowdoinfestival.org 207-373-1400 Various Brunswick 50-60 min.
Lincoln Arts Festival http://www.lincolnartsfestival.org/ 207-633-3913 248 Back River Road
Boothbay 45 min.
Summer Solstice Night
207- 596-0376 Main Street Rockland 30 – 40min.
Belfast Summer Night (Music series, Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30)
http://www.therealmaine.com/ 207-338-8448 High Street Belfast
July
Jazz Weekend http://www.boothbayharbor.com Boothbay Harbor
45 min.
North Atlantic Blues Festival
http://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com/ 207-596-6055 Harbor Park 275 Main Street
Rockland
Books & Blooms Maine Book Fair
http://www.railwayvillage.org 207-633-4727 586 Wiscasset Road
Boothbay
Friendship Day http://www.visitmaine.com/event/5611/friendship_day/
207-354-7224 Friendship 30-40 mins.
Music by the Sea Camden Harbor Park
Strawberry Festival and Fair
http://lincolnvillemaine.com 207- 763-3381 Lincolnville
Maine Celtic Celebration
http://www.mainecelticcelebration.com/ 207-338-2692 Belfast
Camden Harbor Arts Juried Arts & Crafts Show
http://www.camdenme.org/ 207-236-4404 Harbor Park, Atlantic Ave
Camden
Antiques in the Gardens
http://www.maineantiques.org
Wings & Wheels Spectacular & Aerobatic Airshow
http://www.ohtm.org 207-594-4418 117 Museum Street
Owls Head
National Boat Building Challenge
http://www.nationalboatbuilding.com/ 207-338-3808 Belfast
Maine Lobster Ride and Roll
http://www.bikemaine.org/events/lobster-ride 207-623-4511 Rockland High School
Rockland
August Maine Lobster
Festival http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com 207-596-0376 Waterfront Rockland 20-30
min.
Merryspring’s Annual Kitchen Tour
http://www.merryspring.org 207-236-2239 30 Conway Road
Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville
5-15 min.
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival
http://www.brunswickdowntown.com 207-729-4439 85 Maine St. Brunswick 50-60 min.
Bar Harbor Jazz Festival
http://www.barharborjazzfest.com 207-288-5829 Various Bar Harbor 80-90 min.
Annual Rowing Regatta
http://www.comeboating.org 207- 338-4578 Belfast
American Folk Festival
http://www.americanfolkfestival.com 207-992-2630 Waterfront Bangor 45 min.
Annual Blueberry Festival
http://www.wiltonbbf.com 207-778-4726 Wilton
Blue Hill Fair http://www.bluehillfair.com 207-374-3701 Maine St. Blue Hill 45-60 min.
Lincolnville Beach Blueberry Wing Ding
http://lincolnvillemaine.com 207-236-0028 MacLaughlin’s Seafood Shack
Lincolnville 5 min.
Machias Wild Blueberry Festival
http://www.machiasblueberry.com/ 207-255-4402 Machias 90 min.
Annual New England Auto Auction
http://www.ohtm.org/ 207-594-4418 Owls Head 20-30 min.
Maine Boats, Homes, and Harbors Show
http://www.maineboats.com/boatshow/visitors 207-594-8622 South Maine Street
Rockland 20 min.
Winterport Music Festival
http://www.winterportmaine.gov/musicfestival.html
207-223-5055 Abbott Park Winterport 20 min.
September
Annual Bluegrass Festival
http://www.paulbunyanbluegrass.com 207-942-1177 Bangor 45 min.
Bar Harbor Food and Wine Classic
http://www.barharborfoodandwineclassic.com Bar Harbor 80-90 min.
Maine Salmon Festival
http://www.eastport-me.gov 207-853-4644 Eastport 3 hours
Common Ground Country Fair
http://www.mofga.org 207-568-4142 Unity 40-50 min.
Pirate Festival http://www.eastportpiratefestival.com/ 207-853-4343 Eastport 3 hours
Windjammer Weekend
http://www.windjammerweekend.com Camden 10 min.
Midcoast Maine Country Roads Artists and Artisans Tour
http://www.artisanstour.org/ 207-236-9619 Linconlville-Camden-Rockport
5-20 min.
Vinfest Harvest Festival at the Vineyard
http://www.mainewine.com 207-763-4478 Cellardoor Winery
Lincolnville 5-10 min.
October
Annual Foliage Food & Wine Festival
http://www.bluehillpeninsula.org 207-374-3242 Blue Hill 45-60 min.
Acadia’s Oktoberfest and Food Festival
http://www.acadiachamber.com 207-244-9264 Smugglers Den Campground
Southwest Harbor
80-90 min.
Great Maine Apple Day
http://www.maineapples.org/ 207-568-4142 Unity 40-50 min.
November
Festival of Lights 207-596-0376 Rockland 10-15 min.
December
Christmas by the Sea http://www.camdenme.org 207-236-4404 Camden 5-10 min.
Victorian Christmas http://www.belfastmaine.org Belfast 15 min.
An Old Fashioned Christmas
http://www.visitbath.com 207-442-7291 Bath 40 min.
New Year’s by the Bay
http://www.therealmaine.com 207-338-5900 Penobscot
Colonial Theatre (Free matinees during holiday season)
http://www.colonialtheatre.com 207-338-1930 163 High Street Belfast 15 min.
Christmas Train Rides (Meet Santa on the Train!)
Food and Dining Seafood Markets and Lobster Pounds
Graffam Bros. Seafood Market (lobsters, shrimp, haddock, scallops, swordfish, tuna, halibut, mussels, clams, crabmeat, salmon, oysters)
www.lobsterstogo.com 207-236-8391 211 Union St. Rockport 15 min.
Young’s Lobster Pound (lobsters, clams, chowders)
207-338-1160 Mitchell Ave. Belfast 20 min.
Oyster River Lobster Company (wholesale/retail seafood sales, delivery and shipping)
207-273-3880 2473 Camden Rd.
Warren 30 min.
Wineries & Vineyards
Cellerdoor Vineyard (local varietal wines, wine tasting, gifts, stroll the vineyard)
www.mainewine.com 207-763-4478 367 Youngtown Rd.
Lincolnville 10 min.
Cellardoor Winery (local varietal wines, gifts, wine-tasting)
www.mainewine.com 207-236-2654 Intersection of Rt. 1 & Rt. 90
Rockport 10 min.
Breakwater Vineyard and Farm (local varietal wines, wine tasting)
www.breakwatervinyards.com 207-594-1721 35 Ash Point Drive
Owl’s Head 30 min.
Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery (fruit wines, ports, brandies, run and gin)
www.sweetgrasswinery.com 207-785-3024 347 Carroll Rd. Union 30-40 min.
Savage Oaks Vineyard & Winery (wine tasting, blueberry fields, belted Galloway cattle)
www.savageoakes.com 207-785-5261 174 Barrett Hill Rd.
Union 30-40 min
Oyster River Winegrowers (wine tasting, local wines and fruit)
www.oysterriverwinegrowers.com 207-273-2998 929 Oyster River Rd.
Warren 30-40 min.
Sow’s Ear Winery (dry fruit wines, hard cider, tasting)
207-326-4649 303 Coastal Rd. (Rt. 176)
Brooksville 50-60 min.
Winterport Winery (fruit wines, distillery, brewery). Also on site: Pairings Food and Wine Culinary and Education Center
www.winterportwinery.com www.pairingsinmaine.com
207-223-4500 279 S. Main St. (Rts. 1 & 69)
Winterport 30-40 min.
Unity Winery www.unitywintery.com 17 Albion Way Unity 50 min.
DayBreak Manor Vineyard www.daybeakmanorvineyard.com 207-882-9786 106 Bath Rd. Wiscasset 50-60 min.
Bar Harbor Cellars (vineyard and flower farm, classic grape and fruit wines, tasting)
www.barharborcellars.com 207-288-3907 854 State Highway 3
Bar Harbor 75-90 min.
General Stores, Groceries, Pharmacies/Drug Stores
Renys (department store with typical Maine items of clothing, gourmet foods at discount prices)
207-236-9005 207-338-4588
Elm St. Rts. 1 & 3
Camden Belfast
10 min. 15-20 min.
Hope General Store Maine St. Hope 15-20 min.
LL Bean (sporting goods and clothing)
www.llbean.com Main St. Freeport 45 min.
Hannaford’s Grocery Stores (general groceries)
Rt. 1 Camden Belfast
10-15 min. 15-20 min.
Wentworth Family Market (general groceries, beverages, alcohol)
Rt. 1 Northport 10 min.
Rite Aid (drug store and general provisions, beverages, alcohol)
Rt. 1 (Elm St.) Main St.
Camden Belfast
10 min. 15-20 min.
Walgreens (drug store and general provisions, beverages, alcohol)
Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Gourmet Shops and Farmers’ Markets
Dots (gourmet deli, bakery, coffee, ice cream, wine, beverages)
Atlantic Hwy (Rt 1)
Lincolnville Beach
2-3 min.
Stonewall Kitchen (jams and sauces)
www.stonewallkitchen.com 1-800-207-JAMS
2 Elm St. Camden 10 min.
French and Brawn (grocery and deli)
Elm St. Camden 10 min.
The Market Basket (wines, European beers, cheeses, smoked seafood, sausages/salamis, sweets, fresh baked goods, gift baskets, catering)
207-236-4371 Intersection of Rt. 1 and Rt. 90
Rockport 10-15 min.
Fresh Off the Farm (organic and farm-fresh groceries, baked goods, meats)
Rt 1 (Commercial St.)
Rockport 10-15 min.
Mainely Meats (butcher shop with organic meats, local meats, handmade sausages and deli)
Rt 1 (Commercial St.)
Rockport 10-15 min.
The Megunticook Market (local & natural foods, custom-cut meats, fresh fish, wines, beer, specialty foods, catering)
www.megunticookmarket.com 207-236-3537 2 Gould St. Camden 10 min.
Chase’s Daily (daily arrival at 11 am of fresh produce at the back end of this downtown Belfast restaurant)
207-338-0555 96 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Belfast Co-Op Store and Café (organic & natural products, bulk foods, fair-trade items)
www.belfastcoop.com 207-338-2532 123 High St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Lincolnville Farmer’s Market http://www.lincolnvillefarmersmkt.org
207-930-0000 Lincolnville Center
10 min.
Camden Farmers’ Market (Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons)
www.camdenfarmersmarket.org Knowlton St. & Washington St. (Rt. 105)
Camden 5-10 min.
Belfast Farmer’s Market (Friday morning)
www.belfastfarmersmarket.org Front St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Morse’s Sauerkraut. German deli, homemade baked goods, cheese, saugsages, & restaurant.
www.morsessauerkraut.com 866-832-5569 (toll free)
From Route 17, 220 South for 2.3 miles Morse’s is on the right
North Waldoboro
30-40 mins.
Specialty Farms & Gardens – some with specialty foods Aldermere: Gallway Belted Cows
(in addition to seeing the oreo cookie cows, the meat is available for sale)
www.aldermere.org 207-236-2739 70 Russell Ave. Chestnut St. east from downtown Camden
Rockport 10-15 min.
After the Fall Farm (organic vegetables & herbs year-round)
207-589-3733 238 Peaveytown Rd.
Montville
Angelina’s Bakery & Garden Variety (fresh entrees, pastas, breads, gluten-free items)
[email protected] 207-722-3112 411 Old County Rd.
Knox
Appleton Creamery (goat & sheep cheese and milk using
www.appletoncreamery.com [email protected]
780 Gurneytown
Appleton
traditional methods, fudge, soap) Rd.
Atlantic Baking Co. artisan breads and pastries, no preservatives)
[email protected] 207-596-0505 351 Main St. Rockland 10-15 min.
Aunt Polly’s Pantry (old-fashioned pickles, relishes, jams)
Mainelyjamming.com 207-594-8644 Rockland 10-15 min.
Avena Botanicals (medicinal herb tour, herb gardens, herbal apothecary, classes)
www.avenabotanicals.com 207-594-0694 219 Mill St. Rockport 10-15 min.
Brae Maple Farm (organic vegetables, herbs, dried flowers, plants)
[email protected] 207-785-4978 233 North Union Rd.
Union
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (two miles of walks and trails through gardens)
207-633-4333 Boothbay 40 min.
Dolche Vita Farm (Vegetables, homemade breads, and artisanal pizzas 2-3 nights per week)
[email protected] 207-763-3801 Rt 173 (88 Beach Road)
Lincolnville Center
10 min.
Endless Summer Flower Farm (over 180 varieties of dahlias)
www.ednlesssummerflowerfarm.com 207-236-8752 57 East Fork Rd.
Camden 10-15 min.
Ensemble Farm (fresh pastas, salad dressings, sauces)
[email protected] 207-907-6865 Brewer
Gratitude Food (pure, fresh, organic foods)
[email protected] 207-322-7776 975 Waterville Rd.
Waldo
Guini Ridge Farm (lamb meat, sausage, handspun yarns, milk-based soaps, vegetables)
[email protected] 207-785-2978 1353 N. Union St.
Union
Hahn’s End (artisan cheeses) [email protected] 207-422-0051 62 Captain Perry Dr.
Phippsburg
Half Moon Farm (sustainably grown produce, james, crackers, hand-carved utensils, herbs)
[email protected] 207-382-6446 18 Gilcrest Lane
Montville
Hope Orchards (apples and apple products)
Hope 20-30 min.
Hubbard Brook Farm (berries, vegetables, hand-woven baskets)
[email protected] 207-568-3201 588 Hunter Rd.
Unity
Hummalong Farm (salad greens, onions/leeks, potatoes, squash, pumpkins, Maine crafts & “D’mit
[email protected] 207-785-3521 518 Camden Rd.
Appleton
Dolls”)
Maine-ly Poultry (chickens, turkeys, fresh eggs, sausages)
[email protected] 207-273-2809 Warren 30-40 min.
Merryspring Nature Center (ornamental gardens, lawns, forests, and nature trails)
www.merryspring.org 207-236-2239 30 Conway Rd. (off Rt. 1)
Camden-Rockport
15 min.
Moonlight Maple Co. (award-winning maple syrup, jelly, nuts, sugar)
[email protected] 207-293-4076 74 Bowen Mountain Rd.
Mt. Vernon
Mystique Chevre (artisan goat cheese)
[email protected] 207-832-5136 Waldoboro 30-40 min.
Old Sow Farm (organic rare heritage pigs for pork and sausage, Jersey cow dairy products)
www.oldsowfarm.com 207-733-2569 1050 County Rd.
Lubec
Oyster Creek Farm and Mushroom Company (shitake mushrooms, wild mushrooms)
www.oystercreekmushroom.com 207-563-1076 61 Standpipe Rd.
Damariscotta
40 min.
Peacemeal Farm ( organic produce)
[email protected] 207-257-4103 25 Peacemmeal La.
Dixmont
Pudleduck Farm (soaps and herbal products, honey, eggs)
www.pudleduckfamilyfarm.com 207-651-9390 36 Maple St. Vassalboro
Ravenswood Farm (flowers, trellises)
[email protected] 207-975-5346 86 Upham Rd. Union
Sewell’s Orchard (produce stand and apples)
Lincolnville Center
10-15 min.
Spear Farm and Greenhouse (flowers, balsam wreaths, vegetables, berries, paintings, photography, note cards)
www.artworksllb.com [email protected]
207-273-3818 1384 Atlantic Hwy.
Warren 30-40 min.
Smith’s Log Smokehouse (smoked meats, cheeses, salamis, salmon)
www.logsmokehouse.net 207-525-7735 Monroe
Sheepscot Flower Farm (cut flowers, herbs, plants)
www.sheepscotflowerfarm.com 207-586-5067 98 West Old County Road
Newcastle
WHERE to eat? Places we like to eat at in the area: Towns Restaurant Location
Heading north from Bay Leaf
Comments Price
Lincolnville Beach
The Beach Store Rt 1 – just .5 miles north from Bay Leaf
If you want great pizza go no further (try the pastrami!). Super hamburgers, steak sandwiches, chicken parmesan, ice cream. Not much room for dining in, very casual, good view. No toilet.
low
McLaughlin’s Seafood Shack
Rt 1 at Rt 173 Maine seafood, great view, casual, self-serve. medium
Lobster Pound Rt 1 Maine seafood, good home-style dishes, good view, very traditional. medium
Whales Tooth Pub
Rt 1 Maine seafood, continental cuisine, excellent array of choices, excellent fish and chips, desserts to die for, good view, great happy hour/bar.
medium
Chez Michel Rt 1 Maine seafood, continental cuisine, great steak, crisp clean open-air ambiance, upstairs views.
med-high
Northport Copper Grill Off Rt 1 at Point Lookout (use south entry)
Interesting seafood selections at breakfast. Note: Specials for the dining room atop Pt. Lookout (sign is on the highway – Rt 1)
medium
Belfast – 12 miles north from Bay Leaf
Chase’s Daily Main St. Downtown Vegetarian, great desserts, farmer’s market. Michelin chef! low-med
Darby’s High St. Downtown Yummo! Great salads, soups, and entrees. Locally sourced foods. low-med
La Vida High St. Downtown Mexican fare with a Maine twist – locally sourced meats. Very fresh! low
Young’s Lobster Pound
Off Rt 1 .5 miles past bridge (turn right)
Seafood galore the good old fashioned way – picnic tables, outdoor seating, can bring your own drinks and side dishes. Select your lobster!
medium
Wasses Hot Dogs Off Rt. 1 at Reny’s Plaza Best hot dogs (and hamburgers) in Maine. Note: They also have two drive-ins in Rockland for the same quality hot dogs/burgers.
low
Searsport The Angler Rt. 1 – 20 miles north from Bay Leaf
Local hangout with everything from fried seafood to bread pudding. Rates “Best in Waldo County” by residents.
low
Heading south from Bay Leaf Cottages
Camden Boynton & McKay
Rt 1 (Elm St.) Best blueberry pancakes in Maine. Excellent array of eclectic dishes, none will disappoint. Great pastries. Best coffee.
low
Long Grain Rt 1 (Elm St.) Inventive Thai dishes – just outstanding. Reservations suggested! medium
Mediterranean Rt 1 (Elm St.) Greek and Middle-Eastern Cuisine medium
Graffam Bros At the harbor Traditional Maine seafood low-med
Fresh Off Bay View St Fresh ingredients and creative cuisine, bakery medium
Harbor Dogs Parking lot at the harbor Amazing seafood wraps with chutney (hot dogs with chutney!). low
The Mariner Rt 1 (Elm St.) Lobster or Crab breakfast items! A good traditional breakfast spot. low
Rockport Rockport Diner Rt 90 Local diner-style with good salad bar included with each dinner. Wide array of Maine comfort foods and fried seafood
low
Mr. Wat Rt 1 south of Camden Yummy Thai and Japanese Cuisine (Noodles, Sushi, etc.) low
Shepherd’s Pie Downtown Rockport Amazing restaurant with inventive cuisine. NYT rating. m/h Rockland Rockland Cafe Rt 1 (northbound)
Main Street Family-run diner-style with wide array of local specialties. Can’t go wrong with this choice. Don’t forget a cannoli for desert!
low
Café Miranda South of Farnsworth Delightful array of choices sure to please any foodie! Can’t go wrong with low - medium
behind Rock City Cafe CM!
Home Kitchen Cafe
Rt 1 heading south on right before road splits
Friendly, eclectic array of breakfast and lunch options. You will not be disappointed in either – the problem will be deciding!
low-medium
The Compass Rt 1 (northbound) Corner of Park
There’s one thing you MUST order here: Lobster BLT. They won the “throw-down” with Bobbie Flay on Food Network.
low-medium
Primo South Main (heading to Owl’s Head)
Travel Channel’s Anthony Bordain recommends: Top NY Chef creates amazing dishes from on-site raised/grown meats & vegetables. Make reservations for main level – drop in for 2nd Fl.
high
Conte’s 148 South Main just 1.5 blocks south of Park intersection with Main
Travel Channel’s Anthony Bordain recommends: John Conte – recluse and all-around nut – he gets only the freshest seafood daily. Home-style bowls of salad, crusty bread, large amounts of decent red wine, and amazing Italian seafood. Keep this secret!
medium
Thomaston Thomaston Cafe At the traffic light in downtown (on Rt. 1)
3 times a day they serve up amazingly good options from twists on favorites to lobster ravioli & German sauerbraten.
low - medium
Slipway Thomaston harbor Very creative, fun, outdoor dining is on the pier, can’t miss this chef! medium
Waldoboro Morse’s Rt 220 off Rt 17 Morse’s Sauerkraut brings out the best in German dining in Maine low-med
Moody’s Diner Rt 1 Diner’s Drive-ins and Dives eatery with old-fashioned diner food. low-med
Owl’s Head Owls Head General Store
On Rt 73 Known throughout the state for “the Best Hamburger” according to Food Network. It’s a great burger in a little hole in the wall country store.
low
Port Clyde Port Clyde General Store
Rt 131 at harbor With only 8 stools in the store, try Linda Bean’s Lobster Roll, Linda Bean’s Lobster Ravioli
low
Dip Net Rt. 131 at harbor Indoor and outdoor dining with a very good seafood menu medium
Art, Antiques, Museums & More Museums Art & Artifacts Center for Maine
Contemporary Art www.artsmaine.org 207-236-2875 162 Russell
Ave. Rockport 10-15
min.
Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center (also visit Julia’s Gallery for Young Artists – an educational initiative for teens)
www.farnsworthmuseum.org 207-596-6457 16 Museum St.
Rockland 15-20 min.
University of Maine Museum of Art
www.umma.umaine.edu 207-561-3350 40 Harlow St.
Bangor 45 min.
Abbe Museum (Maine’s largest museum of Maine Indian artifacts)
www.abbemuseum.org 207-288-3519 26 Mount Dessert St.
Bar Harbor 75-90 min.
Maritime Maine Maritime Museum (indoor/outdoor year-round shipyard and exhibits)
www.mainmaritimemuseum.org 207-443-1316 243 Washington St.
Bath 40-50 min.
Penobscot Maine Museum (hands-on activities, collections of artifacts and photographs, maritime records, and more)
www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org www.penobscotbayhistory.org
207-548-0334 5 Church St. Searsport 30 min.
Maine Lighthouse Museum (largest collection of lighthouse artifacts and mementoes in the US)
www.mainelighthousemuseum.org 207-594-3301 1 Park Dr. Rockland 15-20 min.
Transportation Owls Head Transportation Museum (antique autos, aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles, carriages, steam engines, as well as transportation art gallery)
www.owlshead.org 207-594-4418 Rt. 73 Owls Head 20-30 min.
City Point Central Railroad Museum (Maine railroad history)
www.citypointcentralmuseum.org 207-323-4402 13 Oak Hill Rd.
Belfast 15-20 min.
Cole Land Transportation Museum (over 200 vehicles)
207-990-3600 Bangor 45-50 min.
Toys Maine Antique Toy & Art Museum (extensive collection of toys sure to please adults who remember Buck Rogers, Betty Boop, Popeye, etc.)
http://home.gwi.net/~fawcetoy 207-832-7398 3506 Rt. 1 Waldoboro 30 min.
Children’s Discovery
Maine Discovery Museumm (learn, discover, create at Maines largest children’s museum)
207-262-7200 Bangor 45-50 min.
General Maine State Museum www.state.me.us/museum 207-287-2301 230 State St. Augusta 45 min.
Schoolhouse Museum (restored historic school, map to other schools and historic sites in the town/region, photos, town records, Native American artifacts, early settlers’ tools, genealogies/information)
www.lincolnvillehistory.org 207-789-5445 33 Beach Rd. (Rt. 173)
Lincolnville Beach
5 min.
Haunted History Tours (lantern-lit walks exploring the mysterious haunts and untold history of Camden)
[email protected] 207-380-3806 Camden 10 min.
Antique Galleries and Shops
Antique Shops in Maine www.antique-shops.org/maine-20.html
Maine Antiquing www.antiquing.com/me.htm
Lighthouses
Pemaquid Point Light (1827) From Rt. 1 in Waldoboro take Rt. 32 to Rt. 130 Bristol 60 min.
Marshall Point Light (1832) Rt. 131 to Duck Cliff Rd. then on Marshall Point Rd. Port Clyde 30-40 min
Monhegan Island Light (1824) Ferry from Port Clyde Monhegan Island
40 min. + Ferry
Rockland Breakwater Light (1902)
Waldo Ave. off Rt. 1 Rockland 20 min.
Indian Island Light (1850) Marine Park off Pascals Ave. (from West St.) Rockland 20 min.
Owls Head Light (1826) Rt. 73 Owls Head 20 min.
Brown’s Head Light (1832) Ferry from Rockland Vinalhaven 20 min. + Ferry
Curtis Island Light (1836) View from Beacon Ave. (off Chestnut) Camden 10 min.
Grindle Point Light (1851) Ferry from Lincolnville Islesboro 5 min. + Ferry
Fort Point Light (1836) Fort Point State Park, Off Rt. 1 just north of Searsport Stockton Springs
30 min.
Dice Head Light (1828) Rt. 1 north to Rt. 175 then on to Rt 166 or 166a to Castine Castine 50-60 min.
Auction Galleries
Thomaston Place www.thomastonauction.com 207-354-8141 51 Atlantic Hwy.
Thomaston 20 min.
Art Galleries Lincolnville
Bearse Gallery Atlantic Hwy.
Lincolnville Beach
5 min.
J. M. Rogers Art Gallery www.jmrogersgallery.com 207-789-5682
2786 Atlantic Hwy.
Lincolnville Beach
5 min.
Camden
Alison Langley Nautical Images
www.langleyphoto.com
207-236-7900 78 Mountain Arrow Dr.
Camden 10-15 min.
Bayview Gallery www.bayviewgallery.com 207-236-4534 33 Bay View St.
Camden 10-15 min.
Ducktrap Bay Trading Co. www.ducktrapbay.com 207-236-9568 37 Bay View St.
Camden 10-15 min.
Gnidziejko Gallery www.gnidziejkogallery.com 207-230-0390 40 Main Street
Camden 10-15 min.
Sebold's Studio www.csebold.com 207-236-8234 21 Riverside Dr
Camden 10-15 min.
Small Wonder Gallery www.smallwondergallery.com 207-236-6005 1 Public Camden 10-15
Landing min. Ten High Street [email protected] 207-236-2770 10 High
Street Camden 10-15
min. Tillman Crane Photography www.tillmancrane.com 207-230-0199 22 Pearl
Street Camden 10-15
min.
Rockport
Caldwell & Co. www.edithcaldwell.com 207-706-4000 67 Pascal Ave.
Rockport 15-20 min.
Carver Hill Gallery [email protected] 207-236-0745 264 Meadow Street
Rockport 15-20 min.
Center for Maine Contemporary Art
http://cmcanow.org
207-236-2875 162 Russell
Ave. Rockport 15-20
min. ChelTed Gallery www.cheltedgraphics.com 207-596-7230 705
Commercial St.
Rockport 15-20 min.
Foundry & Glass Studio, Richard Remsen
www.remsen.com www.glassclaws.com 207-236-3200
531 Park St. West Rockport
20 min.
Messler Gallery/Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
www.woodschool.org/gallery/gallery.html
207-594-5611
25 Mill St.
Rockport 15-20 min.
Rockland
Harbor Square Gallery www.harborsquaregallery.com 207-594-8700 374 Main St. Rockland 20 min. Jonathan Frost Gallery & Frame Shop
www.jonathanfrostgallery.com 207-596-0800 21 Winter Street, Suite 5
Rockland 20 min.
Belfast Aarhus Gallery (fine art, crafts,
music, and community) www.aarhusgallery.com 207-338-0001 50 Main St. Belfast 15-20
min. High Street Studio and Gallery
(local artists, classes and workshops
www.highstreetgallery.com 207-338-8990 149 High St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Parent Gallery (unique display of four artists – photography, pastels, paintings, sculpture)
www.nealparent.com 207-338-1553 92 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Waterfall Arts (full-service art center with gallery, classes, artists in residence, and studios)
www.waterfallarts.org 207-338-2222 256 High St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Artisan Shops & Studios to Visit Make sure to check with the artisan or make an appointment as some studios are open daily while others are by appointment. Swan Island Blankets (blankets,
shawls, and items made from Rt. 1 Lincolnville 5 min.
wool from Swan Island)
Windsor Chairmakers (studio of Windsor chair makers, classes, furniture)
Rt. 1 Lincolnville 5 min.
Sleepy Hollow Rag Rugs (women rugs by Diane and Wally O’Brien)
www.sleepyhollowragrugs.com 207-789-5987 217 Beach Rd.
Lincolnville 5 min.
Van der Ven Studios (Simon van der Ven creates objects for warmth, light from porcelain, stoneware, and other materials)
www.vendervenstudios.com 207-763-4376 257 Main St. Lincolnville 10 min.
Randy Fein Mountain Studio (clay objects for home and garden, dinnerware, tile-work, fish and birds)
www.randyfein.com 207-763-3433 403 Youngtown Rd.
Lincolnville 10-15 min.
Nancy Lubin Design (hand-woven wool scarves, stoles, throws)
[email protected] 207-236-4069 13 Trim Street
Camden 10 min.
Brookside Studio/Gallery (fused glass, ceramics, mixed media by Kathy Ocariz)
www.kathyocariz.com 207-236-0197 246 Mountain St.
Camden 10 min.
Chris McLarty & Debra Thuss (polymer jewelry, sculpture, classes)
[email protected] [email protected]
207-236-4244 207-236-2449
111 Washington St.
Camden 10 min.
Dan Daly Studio Gallery (oils and watercolors of New England landscapes)
www.dalyart.com 207-236-8834 23 Limerick St.
Camden 10 min.
Designs in Wood (Sydney Moore creates functional sculptural furniture)
www.diwfurniture.com 207-975-5588 50 John St. Camden 10 min.
Etienne Perret (gold and diamond jewelry)
www.etienneperret.com 207-236-9696 14 Sea St. Camden 10 min.
Laurie V. Adams (handmade blank books, silver jewelry, paintings)
[email protected] 207-236-4023 579 Belfast Rd. (Rt. 1)
Camden 5 min.
Mountain Street Pottery (functional contemporary stoneware by Peter Jones)
www.pjcaver.com 207-236-6112 80 Mountain St.
Camden 10 min.
Sebold Studio (watercolors and oil paintings of New England by
www.csebold.com 207-236-8234 21 Riverside Dr.
Camden 10 min.
Carol Sebold)
Benjamin Leavitt Metalwork (custom-built designs)
www.benjaminleavitt.com 207-763-4645 446 Camden Rd.
Hope 20-30 min.
Michael Good Gallery (assorted fine arts, jewelry, sculptures by American and European artists)
www.michaelgood.com 207-236-9619 325 Commercial St. (Rt. 1)
Rockport 10-15 min.
Danica Candleworks (candle-making, holders, jewelry)
www.danicacandles.com 207-236-3060 569 West St. Rockport 15-20 min.
Akvarell Studio (watercolors of Maine coastline by Marcia Anderson)
www.wavelengthstudios.com/akvarell 207-236-3239 17 Spear St. Rockport 15-20 min.
Harbor Square Gallery – Thomas O’Donovan (goldsmith, fine jewelry)
207-594-8700 374 Main St. Rockland 15-20 min.
Entertainment Music, Theatre, Drama
Maine State Music Theatre (professional music theater)
www.msmt.org 207-725-8769 Brunswick 50-60 min.
Northport Music Theater (128-seat theater, professional company)
www.northportmusictheater.com 207-338-8383 851 Atlantic Hwy.
Northport 10-15 min.
Belfast Maskers (performances, workshops, camp, special events)
www.belfastmaskerstheater.com 207-338-9668 Front St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Films & Movies Colonial Theatre (classic art
deco movie house with 3 screens showing the latest movies)
www.colonialtheatre.com 207-338-1930 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Strand Theater 207-594-0070 Main St. Rockland 20-30 min.
Flagship Theaters 207-594-2100 9 Moody Dr.
Thomaston 20-30 min.
Bookstores (new and used)
Stone Soup Books 207-763-3354 35 Main St. Camden 10 min.
Old Professor’s Bookshop (new, used, rare)
www.villagesoup.com/oldprofessorsbookshop
207-338-2006 99 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Owl & Turtle Bookshop 207-236-4769 32 Camden 10 min.
Washington St.
Family Fun Fun Trips Maine Eastern Railway
(operates between Rockland and Brunswick with stops in Bath and Wiscasset, good day-trip)
207-596-6725 Rockland 20 min.
Way Cool Shops
All About Games (non-electronic games, puzzles, cards)
www.gamesinmaine.com 207-338-9984 78 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Belfast Army Navy Store (Scout supplies, musical instruments, and more!)
207-338-6557 76 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Belfast Bicycles www.belfastbicycles.com 207-338-0008 158 High St. Belfast 15-20 min.
The Chocolate Drop Candy Shoppe (a unique walk down memory lane!)
207-338-0566 60 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Heavenly Socks Yarns (come by and learn to knit!)
www.heavenlysocksyarns.com 207-338-8388 82 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Out of the Woods (items handmade from wood including toys)
www.kilndry.com 207-338-2692 48 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
For the Fun of It www.forfuntoys.com Rt. 1A-Main Street
Ellsworth 45 min.
Sports Sports
Guides
Maine Outdoors (create your own outdoor adventures with a Master Maine Guide)
http://www.maineoutdoors.biz/
(207) 785-4496
(800) 203-8549
PO Box 401
Union, ME 04862
Union, ME 30-40 min.
Schooner Sailing
Appledore (2-hour cruises, sunset cruises)
www.appledore2.com [email protected]
207-236-8353 Bayview Landing
Camden 5-10 min.
Heron (3-hour w/ lunch, 2.5-hour eco-tour, gourmet sunset cruise)
www.woodenboatco.com 207-236-8605 Rockport Harbor Rockport 10-15 min.
Lazy Jack (2-hour cruise) www.schoonerlazyjack.com 207-230-0602 Camden Public Landing
Camden 5-10 min.
Olad (2-hour and sunset cruises) www.maineschooners.com 207-236-2323 Camden Public Landing
Camden 5-10 min.
Summertime (overnight, 3-day, 6-day cruises)
www.schoonersummertime.com 800-562-8290 115A S. Main St. Rockland 15-20 min.
Lobster Fishing
Lively Lady Too (2-hour lobster fishing and ecotours – no lobster fishing from boat on Sunday)
www.livelyladytoo.com 207-236-6672 Camden Public Landing
Camden 5-10 min.
Island & Mail Boat Trips
Monhegan Boat Line (Mail Boat) (2 & 2.5-hour cruises – lighthouses, scenic sunset, and puffins & nature)
www.monheganboat.com 207-372-8848 Port Clyde 30-40 min.
Penobscot Bay Cruises on the Betselma (1 and 2-hour trips, lighthouses, view large estates, bird and seal watching)
[email protected] 207-236-4446 Camden Public Landing
Camden 10 min.
Sea Kayak Tours
Maine Sport Outfitters (2 and 4-hour tours of Camden Harbor or harbor to harbor)
www.mainsport.com 800-722-0826 Bayview Landing
Camden 10 min.
Golf
Samoset Resort Golf Club (Golf Digest’s “Top Ranked Resort Course in New England” & “Seventh Most Beautiful Course in America”, par 70, 18 holes, seaside views and challenges)
www.samoset.com 207-594-1431 Rockport 15 min.
Northport Country Club (par 72, public 9-hole course)
207-338-2270 Bluff Rd. Northport 10-15 min.
Rockland Country Club Rockland 15-20 min.
Sebasco Harbour Resort Golf Club (par 72, 9-hole
www.sebasco.com 207-389-1161 Sebasco Estates
50 min.
championship course)
Highland Green Golf Club (par 35, 9-hole Scottish-style course)
www.highlandgreenmaine.com 207-775-8066 Topsham 50-60 min.
Brunswick Golf Club (par 72, 18-hole course with front 9 designed by Geoff Cornish and back 9 by Stiles/Van Cleek)
www.brunswickgolfclub.com 207-725-8224 Brunswick 50-60 min.
Bar Harbor Golf Club (scenic 18-holes on Frenchman’s Bay)
www.barharborgolfcourse.com 207-667-7505 Trenton 75-90 min.
Kebo Valley Golf Club (par 70, 18-hole championship public course - adjacent to Acadia National Park - is the 8th oldest course in the country)
www.kebovalleyclub.com 207-288-3000 Bar Harbor 75-90 min.
Natanis (36-holes - comprised of Arrowhead, a par 72 18-hole course, and Tomahawk, a par 72 Dan Maples-designed 18-hole course)
www.natanisgc.com 207-622-3561 Vassalboro 60-75 min.
Hiking
Georges Highland Path (Ragged Mountain Area nearby includes 3 trails – maintained by the Georges River Land Trust)
www.grlt.org 207-594-5166 8 N. Main St. Trail access from Camden Hills State Park
Rockland 5 min.
Camden Hills State Park (park linking 5 mountains, excellent views of Penobscot bay, look-out point, 20 hiking trails , picnicing, camping)
www.maine.gov/doc/parks www.campwithme.com
207-236-3109 280 Belfast Rd. Camden 5 min.
Acadia National Park (Cadillac Mountain North and South Trails, Precipice Trail 3.1 miles)
www.acadianationalpark.gov Bar Harbor 80-90 min.
Bicycling
Camden Hills and Coastal Cruise (51.5 miles)
www.bikemaine.org Camden 10-15 min.
Pemaquid Point Cruise (38.9 miles)
www.bikemaine.org Damariscotta
40 min.
Acadia National Park Carriage Trail (6.3 miles) and Park Cruise
www.bikemaine.org Bar Harbor 80-90 min.
(26 miles)
Bowling
Oakland Park Lanes (18 lanes, arcade games, pool table, air hockey, leagues, party room with 6 lanes)
207-594-7525 732 Commercial St.
Rockport 15 min.
Skiing and Winter Sports
Camden Snow Bowl (skiing on 9 groomed trails, 4 lifts, snowboarding, terrain park, tubing, snowshoe trails, toboggan run, ice skating, lessons, evening skiing, events)
www.camdensnowbowl.com 207-236-4418 20 Barnestown Rd.
Camden 15 min.
Annual US National & World Championships Toboggan Championships (400 teams, fireworks, Chili Challenge, tailgate parties, vender row, and more)
www.camdensnowbowl.com 207-236-4418 20 Barnestown Rd.
Camden 15 min.
Sports Lessons Sailing Atlantic Challenge (Adults and
Kids) www.atlanticchallenge.com 207-594-1800 643 Main St. Rockland 15-20
min.
Lake & Sea Kayaking
Ducktrap Kayak (private and small group lessons)
207-236-8608 Rt. 1 Lincolnville Beach
5 min.
Maine Sport Outfitters (7-hour program with two levels, min. age 16)
www.mainesport.com 800-722-0826 Megunitcook Lake & Camden Harbor
Camden-Rockport
10-15 min.
Equipment Rentals
Ducktrap Kayak (single and double kayaks for lake or sea, delivery)
207-236-8608 Rt. 1 Lincolnville Beach
5 min.
Maine Sport Outfitters (lake canoe, lake kayaks, sea kayaks, roof racks, safety equipment)
www.mainesport.com 207-236-7120 Rt. 1 Rockport 15 min.
Services Spa, Massage, Yoga, Fitness, Dance
Sanctuary Day Spa (massage, facials, body wraps)
www.mainesanctuary.com 207-236-3338 15 Elm St. Camden 5-10 min.
High Mountain Hall (fitness and dance classes, yoga, tai chi, and more)
www.highmountainhall.com 207-236-0003 5 Mountain St. Camden 5-10 min.
Beauty Mark Spa (skincare, facials, massage, pedicure, nails, make-up, hair removal, tinting, packages)
www.beautymarkspa.com 207-230-1170 5 Mountain St. Camden 5-10 min.
Belfast Dance Studio (call for schedule of classes)
www.belfastdancestudio.com 207-338-5380 109 High St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Hair Salons
The Upper Cut (full service salon for men and women)
207-338-4747 48 Main St. Belfast 15-20 min.
Techniques Hair Salon 207-236-4241 143 Washington St.
Camden 10-15. min.
Reflections Hair Salon 207-594-5474 242 Park St. Rockland 20 min.
Services
Hospitals
Waldo County General Hospital www.wchi.com 207-338-2500 118 Northport Ave.
Belfast 15 min.
Penobscot Bay Medical Center www.nehealth.org 207-596-8000 6 Glen Cove Dr. Rockport 15 min.
Banks and ATMs
Bangor Savings Bank www.bangor.com Camden Rockport Rockland Belfast
Camden National Bank Camden Rockport Rockland Belfast
Key Bank www.key.com Camden Belfast
The First Camden Rockport
Local News Online Frequency
Regional Bangor Daily News www.bangornews.com 207-990-8000 PO Box 1329 Bangor Daily
Kennebec Journal www.kjonline.com 207-623-3811 274 Western Ave.
Augusta Daily
Portland Press Herald www.pressherald.mainetoday.com 207-791-6650 390 Congress St.
Portland Daily
Mid-coast Republican Journal www.courierpub.com 207-338-3333 71 High St. Belfast Weekly The Waldo Independent www.courierpub.com 207-338-5100 PO Box 228 Belfast Weekly Includes Lincolnville
Village Soup Citizen http://waldo.villagesoup.com 207-338-0484 48-4 Marhsall Warf
Belfast Weekly
The Camden Herald www.courierpub.com 207-236-8511 56 Elm St. Camden Weekly The Courier Gazette www.courierpub.com 207-594-4401 PO Box 249 Rockland 3x per
Week The Free Press www.freepressonline.com 207-596-0055 6 Leland St. Rockland Weekly The Village Soup Times www.rockland.villagesoup.com 207-594-5351 235 South Main
St. Rockland Weekly
Islesboro Island News www.islesboronews.com 207-734-6921 PO Box 104 Islesboro Bi-monthly
Transportation Airports
Portland International Jetport www.portlandjetport.org Airlines: Continental, Northwest, Delta, US, United, JetBlue
207-874-8877 1001 Westbrook St.
Portland 120 min.
Bangor International Airport www.flybangor.com Airlines: Delta, Allegiant Air, US Airways Express
207-947-0384 287 Godfrey Boulevard
Bangor 90 min.
Rockland Airport www.knoxcounty.midcoast.com Airlines: Cape Air
207-594- 4131 62 Union Street Rockland 24 min.
Augusta Airport www.augustaairport.org Airlines: Colgan Air, US Airways Express
207-626-2306 75 Airport Road
Augusta 75 min.
Bar Harbor Airport www.bhbairport.com Airlines: Colgan Air, US Airways Express
207-667-7329 143 Caruso Drive
Trenton 95 min.
Train
Amtrak (services from Boston to Portland)
www.amtrakdowneaster.com
Portland station: 100 Thompson’s Point Rd
Portland
Maine Eastern Railway (operates between Rockland and Brunswick with stops in Bath and Wiscasset, soon to have services to Portland Amtrak)
207-596-6725 Rockland 15-20 min.
Bus Boston & Portland to Lincolnville (and return)
Concord Coach Lines (see Maine Coastal Route - serving communities in Maine to Boston’s South Station and Logan International Airport)
www.concordcoachlines.com 800-639-3317 Daily
Greyhound www.greyhound.com
Ferry Services Local To Islesboro
Hourly from 7 am to 5 pm TO Islesboro On the half-hour from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm FROM Islesboro to Lincolnville
Maine State Ferry Service It is wise to have reservations for the early times. It is also wise to return on the 3:30 pm ferry.
Lincolnville Beach
5 min.
Limo & Shuttle
Mid-Coast Limo (airport transfers, includes trips to Lincolnville)
www.midcoastlimo.com 207-236-2424 94 Washington St.
Camden
TAXI Services
Joe’s Taxi www.joes-taxi-rockland.com/ 207-975-JOES Rockland
Schooner Bay Taxi www.schoonerbaytaxi.com/ 207-594-5000 Midcoast region
Car Rental Airports Bangor Airport AVIS: www.avis.com
(207) 947-8383 Budget: www.budget.com (207) 945-9429 Hertz: www.hertz.com (207) 942-5519 Alamo: www.alamo.com National: www.nationalcar.com (207) 947-0158
Portland Airport Alamo: (207) 775-0855 AVIS: (207) 874-7500 Budget: (207) 772-6789 Enterprise: (207) 615-0030 Hertz: (207) 774-4544 National: (207) 773-0036
Augusta Airport Hertz (on site): (207) 622-1601 Enterprise (off-site): (207) 623-1855
Axel (off-site): www.axells.net (207) 623-4583
Bar Harbor Airport Hertz: (207) 667-5017 Enterprise: (207) 664-2662
Knox County Regional Airport Budget Rent-A-Car: www.budget.com (207)-594-0822 Penobscot Island Air (Charter) www.penobscotislandair.net/index.php (207) 596-7500 Downeast Air (Charter) www.downeastair.com (207) 594-5557
Local Enterprise (Rockland) www.enterprise.com 207-594-9093 11 Dexter St. Exit
Thomaston 20 min.
About Maine Books About Maine
Seafaring The Lobster Chronicles by Linda Greenlaw
The Secret Life of Lobsters
Fiction Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
Under the Dome: A Novel by Stephen King
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah by Stephen King
It by Stephen King
Wolves of the Calla (The Dark Tower, Book 5)
Waiting For Spring by R.J. Keller
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
Riptide by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
Contemporary Maine Fiction by Wesley McNair
Somewhere Off the Coast of Maine: A Novel by Ann Hood
Wild Rose (Wild Rose Series #1) (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #15) by Ruth Axtell Morren Today's Best Maine Fiction
Lobsterland by Susan R. S. K. Carlton
Hatchet Harbor: A Maine Coast Adventure
Maine Squeeze by Catherine Clark
Murder on the Rocks (Gray Whale Inn Mysteries, No. 1) by Karen MacInerney
Murder Most Maine (Gray Whale Inn Mysteries, No. 3) by Karen MacInerney
Gravely Dead: A Midcoast Maine Mystery by Lawrence Rotch
Otherworldly Maine
An American Outrage: A Novel of Quillifarkeag, Maine
A Sampling of Maine Authors Kate Braestrup
Robert McCloskey
Meredith Hall
Linda Greenlaw
Anita Shreve
Stephen King
Hal H. Harrison
Henry David Thoreau
Carolyn Chute
Galt Niederhoffer
Katharine Butler Hathaway
Edna Vincent Millay
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Maine Atlas Maine Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme
Maine: An Explorer's Guide, Fourteenth Edition (Explorer's Guides) by Christina Tree and Nancy English
Maine Birds Birds of Maine Field Guide by Stan Tekiela
Maine Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Species (State Nature Guides) by James Kavanagh and Raymond Leung
Maine Birding Trail: The Official Guide to More Than 260 Accessible Sites by Bob Duchesne
Birding Maine: Over 90 Prime Birding Sites at 40 Locations (Falcon Guides Birding) by Tom Seymour
Maine Boating Building the Maine Guide Canoe by Jerry Stelmok
River Guide: Maine, 4th (AMC River Guide Series) by John Fiske
Sea Kayaking along the New England Coast, 2nd by Tamsin Venn
A Visual Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast by Jim Bildner
Canoe Trip: Alone in the Maine Wilderness by David K. Curran
The Outboard Boater's Handbook: Advanced Seamanship and Practical Skills
Where Cool Waters Flow by Randy Spencer
Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast by Hank Taft and Jan Taft
Maine Beaches
The Beaches of Maine (Ulysses Travel Guides) by Joel Pomerleau
The Naturalist's Guide to the Atlantic Seashore: Beach Ecology from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras by Scott Wesley Shumway
Geological and botanical features of sand beach systems in Maine (MSG-B) by Bruce W Nelson
Maine Biking
Moon Spotlight Maine Biking by Chris Bernard
Road Biking Northern New England: A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine (Road Biking Series) by Sandy Duling
Mountain Bike! Maine by Sarah Hale and David Gibbs
Mountain Biking Northern New England by Paul Angiolillo
Discover Acadia National Park, 2nd: AMC Guide to the Best Hiking, Biking, and Paddling (AMC Discover Series) by Jerry Monkman and Marcy Monkman
Moon Acadia National Park (Moon Handbooks) by Hilary Nangle
Maine History
Eminent Mainers: Succinct Biographies of Thousands of Amazing Mainers, Mostly Dead, And a Few People from Away Who Have Done Something Useful Within the State of Maine by Arthur Douglas Stover
The Maine Reader: The Down East Experience, 1614 to the Present by Charles Shain and Samuella Shain
Liberty Men and Great Proprietors: The Revolutionary Settlement on the Maine Frontier, 1760-1820 (Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture) by Alan Taylor
The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier by Colin Woodard
Coastal Maine: A Maritime History by Roger F. Duncan, Earle G. Barlow, Kathy Bray, and Consuelo E. Hanks
A Year In The Maine Woods by Bernd Heinrich
The Interrupted Forest: A History of Maine's Wildlands by Neil Rolde
Historic Photos of Maine by Frances L. Pollitt
Maine: The Pine Tree State from Prehistory to the Present by Richard W. Judd, Edwin A. Churchill, and Joel W. Eastman
More than Petticoats: Remarkable Maine Women (More than Petticoats Series) by Kate Kennedy
Eminent Mainers: Succinct Biographies of Thousands of Amazing Mainers, Mostly Dead, And a Few People from Away Who Have Done Something Useful Within the State of Maine by Arthur Douglas Stover
Movies About Maine A Man Without A Face This 1993 Mel Gibson movie was filmed in various Maine locations including Bath, Brunswick,
Portland, Deer Isle, Rockland, and Rockport. Peyton Place Filmed in 1957, this classic starring Lana Turner and Hope Lange was filmed in both Camden and Belfast.
Cider House Rules Starring Toby Maguire, Michael Cane, and Charlize Theron, this oscar-winning movie was filmed in Bernard and Sand Beach in Acadia National Park.
Message in A Bottle This 1999 romantic hit movie was filmed in Phippsburg (at Popham Beach), Bath, New Harbor and in Portland. Starring Kevin Costner, Paul Newman, and Robin Wright Penn.
In The Bedroom This Sundance Film Festival award-winner starred Sissy Spacek and Marisa Tomei, was filmed in 2001 at several Maine locations including Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Old Orchard Beach, Owls Head, Rockport, Trevett, and Wiscasset.
Storm of the Century This Stephen King thriller filmed in Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island in 1999, starred Tim Daly and Debrah Farentino.
Pet Sematary Stephen King’s classic horror film, starring Fred Gwynne and Dale Midkiff. This movie was filmed in 1989 in Hancock, Acadia National Park, Bangor and Ellsworth.
Carousel Starring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones, this 1956 classic was filmed in Boothbay Harbor and Newcastle.
Casper Casper, the famous friendly ghost, was filmed in 1995 in Camden. Starring Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman.
Thinner Yet another Stephen King movie, Thinner was filmed in 1996 in Camden, Appleton, Belfast, Portland, and Thomaston.
